Photos: FC Cincinnati Advances to First Conference Final in Club History

by CityBeat Staff November 27, 2023

On Saturday, Nov. 25, FC Cincinnati made club history when the team advanced to its first conference final ever after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Philadelphia Union. CityBeat was there to capture the momentous occasion for the club and for the city.

Keep scrolling for everything CityBeat captured during FC Cincinnati’s playoff game against Philadelphia Union.

Photos by Bryan Houston

FCC supporters celebrate | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC supporters celebrate | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC defender Ian Murphy collides mid-air with Philadelphia midfielder Alejandro Bedoya | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC striker Yuya Kubo leaps out of the way of an attacking Philadelphia Union player | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC midfielder Lucho Acosta protects possession from Philadelphia Union players | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC midfielder Lucho Acosta gets tangled up with a Philadelphia Union defender | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC striker Brandon Vazquez is close but no cigar as the ball is deflected | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC midfielder Lucho Acosta races past a fallen Philadelphia Union player | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC striker Aaron Boupendza breaks through the Philadelphia Union defense | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC Striker Brandon Vazquez prevents the ball from going out of play | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC striker Aaron Boupendza is flanked by Philadelphia Union players | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC midfielder Lucho Acosta collects himself after being tripped | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC midfielder Lucho Acosta launches the ball from the sidelines | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC striker Yuya Kubo attempts to win back control of the ball | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC midfielder Álvaro Barreal fights for control of the ball | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC defender Ian Murphy breaks the Philadelphia Union rush | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake makes the save | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

The bailey reacts to the stoppage goal with smoke bombs | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC defender Raymon Gaddis reclaims control of the ball | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake makes a kick | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

Trainers tend to the fallen Philadelphia Union player | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

Supporter flags fly at Washington Park before the game | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC striker Yuya Kubo makes the stop with his head | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC striker Aaron Boupendza has his eye on the ball | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC defender Raymon Gaddins scans for a clean pass | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

A Philadelphia Union player curls up after contact | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC midfielder Lucho Acosta expresses frustration | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC midfielder Lucho Acosta gestures to officials | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC striker Aaron Boupendza prepares for a pass | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

A heated exchange as a Union player goes down | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC midfielder Álvaro Barreal gets tripped up | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FC Cincinnati supporters march to TQL Stadium | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC midfielder Lucho Acosta chasing the ball | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FC Cincinnati supporters march to TQL Stadium | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC striker Yuya Kubo assesses his options | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FC Cincinnati supporter yells at officials | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC striker Yuya Kubo races down the pitch | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FC Cincinnati supporter presents his scarf | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

A midair collision in a swarm of players | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC striker Brandon Vazquez makes a kick | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC supporters react to a yellow card | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

MLS referee presents a yellow card | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

Drummer in the march to TQL Stadium | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

MLS official explains his decision | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC supporters in the concourse | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

Santa shows which side he’s on | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC supporters in the bailey | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC midfielder Lucho Acosta | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC midfielder Lucho Acosta | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC striker Brandon Vazquez | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC striker Brandon Vazquez | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC midfielder Lucho Acosta | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FC Cincinnati’s starting XI | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

Players fight for control | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC supporters celebrate | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC supporters celebrate | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC supporters celebrate | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC supporters celebrate | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC flags fly in the bailey | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC flags fly in the bailey | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FCC supporters celebrate | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

Don’t feed the drummers | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

March to TQL Stadium | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

Pregame festivities | FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union | Nov. 25, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston

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